Why We Fight

Jarecki’s canny and somewhat overwhelming documentary paints a grim historical picture of war profiteering run amok.

"...his caveat directly following: “Of course, the accumulation of wealth cannot be justified as the chief end of existence..."

March 10, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Psychology of Why We’re Drawn to Spicy Food and Other Dalliances With Pain

The spice must flow

"...later. You’re standing in line with your friends, you’re sweating, you’re hungry, you’ve finished your drink. Finally, it’s your..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Pillow Fight Saturday on the Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge?

Shhhh! It's a big ol' Austin SEEKRIT! (Except that it isn't, really.)

"...doesn't it? To be a riotous part of a pillow-fight in the middle of the ATX, right there above..."

April 5, 2013 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Why He Fought

New AFS series considers Frank Capra's pre-World War II films

"...Signal Corps, where he masterminded the seven-film propaganda series Why We Fight. But why was this particular man, a..."

May 29, 2015 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Fight the Power

"...Dear Editor, I recently saw the film Why We Fight – a detailed look at Eisenhower's military-industrial..."

April 13, 2011 Postmarks

Soifer Helps Lead Abortion Fight

With more than 30 years of legal experience, Soifer is no stranger to social justice cases

"...I turned to my husband and said this is why I went to law school – to do litigation..."

Nov. 20, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Fight the Power

The deafening silence of rap in times of need

"...Driving Downtown to the Mike Brown rally last week gave me the urge to match the overwhelming feelings...."

Dec. 1, 2014 Music Post by Kahron Spearman

The Lifesaving Cooking of Chef José Andrés in We Feed People

Making a longer dinner table

"...We Feed People begins with a thunderclap, followed by grim..."

March 11, 2022 Screens Feature by Melanie Haupt

Film Fight Response No. 1 (Over Breakfast)

"...Which goes a long way toward explaining why I like you so much...."

July 7, 2008 Screens Post by Josh Rosenblatt

Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married?

The creative powerhouse known as Tyler Perry is back in front of and behind the camera with this predictable film about four married couples.

"...together, emotions run amok, dirt gets thrown, and purportedly, we all learn a little bit more about the true..."

Oct. 19, 2007 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

The Q&A Hole: Why Are People So Violent Toward Each Other

With Denise Prince, Bob Duke, Chris Brown, Rebecca Schwarz, and more

"...All the time. And all well-funded and richly orchestrated with guns and bombs and drones..."

Oct. 4, 2016 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

FF2012: Why 'The Collection' is All About Character

Marcus Dunstan brings the mask back for Fantastic Fest

"...Dunstan sees a chance for a do-over. He said, "We tried to hit the home run the first time...."

Sept. 23, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

AC Food Fight: Cauliflower Tacos

The battle of the brassicas

"...Pristine and stately, cauliflower has always been too good to sit on a..."

Jan. 23, 2015 Food Column by Brandon Watson

Point Austin: We Have Just Begun To Fight

The budget battles are only skirmishes in the long march toward democracy

"...crowd (final estimate at 12,000) turned out in six weeks by the newly established Save Texas Schools volunteer network...."

March 18, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Why Am I Crying? Spontaneous Tears Help the Brain Release Stress

Your body's trying to tell you something

"...a work meeting because all her other coping methods were gone. A friend, a local activist, told me he,..."

Oct. 2, 2020 Features Feature by Sarah Marloff

We Remember What the Dormouse Said

Ten authors cut you a little slice of their own personal Wonderlands

"...Down the rabbit hole we go, reader, and you're already familiar with that metaphor..."

March 31, 2015 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Church Fight

Local atheist activist and Presbyterian pastor team up to challenge conservative wing of church's hierarchy

"...feel at home there," Jensen said. "It's a very welcoming church."..."

June 23, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

WE WILL BURY YOU - A Beautiful American Thought

"...as I was after this election. For two years we read articles from professors, who can’t get real jobs,..."

Nov. 8, 2004 Postmarks

Who We Are

The 'Chronicle' interviews Howard Zinn on war, peace, and human nature

"...us to the war in Iraq; 2) What are we supposed to do now? Among the scholars convening in..."

Feb. 10, 2006 News Feature by Diana Welch

Jump On It Organizer NOOK Turner’s 30-Year Fight to Preserve Eastside Black Culture

Rapper / promoter / activist goes long on his annual “Black Culture 360” event

"...third year as an eight-day affair rather than a weekly summer concert series, will occur June 1-8 across an..."

May 30, 2025 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

The Fight Against Unsolicited E-mail

"...night before. As she checked her mailbox, though, something weird was happening. There had been 50 or so messages..."

July 4, 1997 Screens Feature by Jon Lebkowsky

Why Venues Are Struggling to Stay Open in the Live Music Capital of the World

As Hot Summer Nights descends, Austin’s live music epicenter campaigns for city support

"...corny classic rock cover songs – seven nights a week. To have a dozen clubs dedicated to music, not..."

July 12, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

A Young Man's Guide to Abortion Rights in The Fight for Midnight

Former Chronicle writer Dan Solomon switches from journalist to novelist for his YA debut

"...progressives played defense against Republicans banning abortion at 20 weeks (a length that in today's state of affairs feels..."

June 30, 2023 Arts Feature by Dex Wesley Parra

Notes on Kamp: Why You Should Care About Fight for $15

It doesn't matter what income bracket you're in – the living wage issue impacts everyone

"...on strike throughout the country as part of the Fight for $15 movement. In the time that's passed since..."

April 15, 2016 News Column by Amy Kamp

Election Ticker: Are We There Yet?

The latest – and last! – news from the campaign trail before Election Day

"...14-stop tour of the state, beginning in Amarillo on Wednesday, with several stops in the DFW and Houston area,..."

Oct. 30, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

No Hollywood Fluff, Please – We're Polish

Cinema tackles the tumult of history at the Austin Polish Film Festival

"...now actually troll Netflix for Polskie films – in between festivals. Until last year, Polish film, for me, meant..."

Nov. 2, 2012 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

On the Lege: Senate Fight

Dems lost the debate on the two-thirds rule, but not without a fight

"...never thought I would hear myself say these words: We should learn from our colleagues in the House of..."

Jan. 23, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Here’s Why Travis County D.A. José Garza Seeking Reelection Matters

He’s a leader in the growing progressive prosecutor movement

"...cast of prominent progressive justice and labor activists, as well as a number of liberal elected officials, progressive prosecutor..."

Aug. 8, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Luv Doc Recommends: First Ever Film Fight Party

Artseen Alliance, Thursday, July 17, 2008

"...boom and bust, presidential fellatio, electoral thievery, the Twin Towers, the War on Terror, the moron terror (aka George..."

July 18, 2008 Column by The Luv Doc

Point Austin: The Way We Were

In Austin's politics of nostalgia, the truth is a frequent casualty

"...Well, the city's silly season – otherwise known as campaign..."

May 2, 2008 News Column by Michael King

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